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Luyện kỹ năng Reading với 2 đoạn văn dài 250-300 từ. Thực hành dạng câu hỏi True/False/Not Given và Matching — hai dạng phổ biến nhất trong IELTS! 📖

📖 Passage 1: The Benefits of Learning a Second Language

Learning a second language has many benefits that go beyond just communication. Research shows that bilingual people often have better memory and can focus more easily than those who speak only one language. When you learn a new language, your brain has to work harder to switch between two systems, and this exercise makes your brain stronger over time.

Studies from several universities have found that people who speak two or more languages are better at solving problems and making decisions. They can also understand other cultures more easily, which helps them in both their personal and professional lives. In today’s global world, speaking a foreign language can open doors to better job opportunities and higher salaries.

Learning a language also has health benefits. Some scientists believe that bilingualism can delay the onset of diseases like Alzheimer’s by four to five years. The brain of a bilingual person stays active and healthy for longer because it is constantly exercising.

However, learning a new language is not always easy. It requires dedication, practice, and patience. Many learners give up after a few months because they don’t see quick results. Experts recommend practicing at least 30 minutes every day and using the language in real situations, such as watching movies, reading books, or talking with native speakers.

The best time to start learning is now. Whether you are young or old, your brain can always benefit from the challenge of a new language. The key is consistency — a little practice every day is better than hours of study once a week.

(278 từ)

❓ Questions 1-6: True / False / Not Given

Đọc các câu sau và chọn:

  • TRUE — nếu thông tin đúng với bài đọc
  • FALSE — nếu thông tin trái với bài đọc
  • NOT GIVEN — nếu bài đọc không đề cập

1. Bilingual people usually have worse memory than monolingual people.

2. Speaking two languages can help you get better jobs.

3. French is the most useful second language to learn.

4. Bilingualism may help delay Alzheimer’s disease.

5. Most language learners succeed within the first three months.

6. Experts suggest practicing a language for at least 30 minutes daily.

✅ Đáp Án Passage 1

# Đáp án Giải thích
1 FALSE Bài viết nói bilingual people có memory tốt hơn
2 TRUE “speaking a foreign language can open doors to better job opportunities”
3 NOT GIVEN Bài không đề cập ngôn ngữ cụ thể nào tốt nhất
4 TRUE “bilingualism can delay the onset of diseases like Alzheimer’s”
5 FALSE “Many learners give up after a few months” — không nói most succeed
6 TRUE “practicing at least 30 minutes every day”

📖 Passage 2: Recycling Around the World

Recycling has become an important part of daily life in many countries. In Japan, recycling rules are very strict. People must separate their waste into many categories, including plastic bottles, paper, glass, cans, and burnable garbage. Each type of waste is collected on a different day of the week. If someone puts the wrong item in the wrong bag, the garbage collectors will not take it.

Germany is also famous for its recycling system. The country has a deposit system for bottles called “Pfand.” When people buy drinks in plastic or glass bottles, they pay a small deposit. When they return the empty bottles to the store, they get their money back. This system encourages people to recycle and reduces waste significantly.

In contrast, some developing countries still struggle with waste management. Many cities do not have proper recycling facilities, and a large amount of waste ends up in rivers and oceans. Organizations around the world are working to change this by building recycling plants and educating communities about the importance of waste separation.

Sweden has taken recycling to another level. The country recycles so efficiently that it actually imports garbage from other countries to fuel its waste-to-energy power plants. Less than one percent of Swedish household waste ends up in landfills.

Experts agree that recycling alone is not enough to solve the world’s waste problem. People also need to reduce the amount of waste they produce and reuse items whenever possible. The three Rs — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — remain the best approach to managing waste.

(265 từ)

❓ Questions 7-12: Matching

Nối thông tin với quốc gia đúng:

Quốc gia: A. Japan | B. Germany | C. Sweden | D. Developing countries

7. Has a deposit system for bottles called “Pfand.” → ______

8. Imports garbage from other countries. → ______

9. People must separate waste into many categories. → ______

10. Many cities lack proper recycling facilities. → ______

11. Less than 1% of household waste goes to landfills. → ______

12. Garbage collectors refuse wrongly sorted waste. → ______

✅ Đáp Án Passage 2

# Đáp án Giải thích
7 B. Germany “Germany… deposit system… called Pfand”
8 C. Sweden “imports garbage from other countries”
9 A. Japan “People must separate their waste into many categories”
10 D. Developing countries “do not have proper recycling facilities”
11 C. Sweden “Less than one percent… ends up in landfills”
12 A. Japan “garbage collectors will not take it”

💡 Chiến Thuật Đọc Hiểu IELTS

True/False/Not Given

  1. Đọc câu hỏi trước → biết cần tìm gì
  2. Scan bài đọc → tìm từ khóa liên quan
  3. So sánh chính xác — NOT GIVEN ≠ FALSE (NOT GIVEN = bài không nói)

Matching

  1. Đọc tất cả options trước
  2. Tìm tên riêng / từ đặc biệt trong bài
  3. Gạch chân keywords khi đọc

🎯 Tự đánh giá: 10-12 đúng → Đọc rất tốt! 7-9 → Khá, cần luyện thêm scanning. Dưới 7 → Đọc lại bài và thử làm lại! 📖